#32 Starting Over: What I’d Do Differently If I Were Starting My Makeup Career Today

In this episode I share what I’d do differently if I were starting my makeup career from scratch in today’s Toronto market. After 20+ years in the industry, I break down the essential mindset shifts, business strategies, and technical skills that would have fast-tracked my success. If you’re a makeup artist wondering how to stand out, build a profitable business, and skip some of the trial and error, this one’s for you. What You’ll Learn:   • Why focusing on profitable niches matters  • How to start to build a portfolio  • How to consistently post your work on social media  • The skills I wish I had prioritized sooner  • Why professionalism and referrals still matter  • How I’d approach networking and pitching today  • My take on imposter syndrome Resources Mentioned:   • Episode 1: How I Got Started in Makeup Artistry  • Episode 29: How to Stand Out as a Makeup Artist  • My Social Media Content Calendar If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to subscribe and leave a review—it helps more makeup artists discover the show!